September 2016: National Recovery Month By SAMHSA

September is National Recovery Month sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration). It was created to help break the stigma of addiction and mental health issues by raising understanding and awareness.

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September 2016: National Recovery Month By SAMHSA

International Overdose Awareness Day 2016

Throughout the world in 2012, an approximate 183,000 deaths that could be attributed specifically to overdoses and other deaths where drugs played a role.  

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 International Overdose Awareness Day 2016

Kristen Bell Talks About Depression: ‘I Felt Worthless’ (VIDEO)

Kristen Bell recently opened up about her own struggles with depression in hopes that it will help break the stigma of mental health illnesses.

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Kristen Bell Talks About Depression: ‘I Felt Worthless’ (VIDEO)

Bret Boone Talks About Alcoholism In New Book, Home Game

He played primarily for the Seattle Mariners, but also had stints with the Cincinnati Reds and Minnesota Twins. By the 2005 season, his statistics had plummeted, and after just 14 games with the Twins that season, he left the sport and never came back.

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Bret Boone Talks About Alcoholism In New Book, Home Game

Rob Ford’s Death from Cancer More Acceptable than Addiction

The difference in public sympathy towards Rob Ford because he died from cancer, and not the disease of addiction, is quite clear.

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Rob Ford’s Death from Cancer More Acceptable than Addiction

New Uber Breathalyzer Attempts To Help Prevent Drunk Driving

An Uber breathalyzer is being placed around various Mumbai bars and clubs as part of an initiative to help prevent drunk driving accidents and ultimately deaths.

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New Uber Breathalyzer Attempts To Help Prevent Drunk Driving

How BuzzFeed Is Breaking The Stigma With Mental Health Week

BuzzFeed published an article titled, “Why We’re Doing Mental Health Week,” because they believe that the media plays a huge role – both good and bad – when it comes to understanding mental health issues.

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How BuzzFeed Is Breaking The Stigma With Mental Health Week

Republican Presidential Candidates Share Personally About Drug Addiction

Republican presidential candidates are speaking up about their personal stories related to substance abuse, according to The Washington Post.

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Republican Presidential Candidates Share Personally About Drug Addiction

UNITE to Face Addiction: The Day The Silence Ends

October 4, 2015 in Washington, DC thousands upon thousands of people will be gathering from around the world to share the voice of addiction and recovery. The goal of the movement is to help raise awareness while also breaking the stigma of addiction. Will you be there to help UNITE to Face Addiction spread their message?

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  UNITE to Face Addiction: The Day The Silence Ends

Urban Stash Spot Clothing Insults The Death Of An Addict

Sal, the son of Patty DiRenzo, lost his life at the young age of 26 to a heroin overdose in 2010. As a direct result of her experience, Patty has become an advocate in the fight against the heroin epidemic that plagues our nation.

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 Urban Stash Spot Clothing Insults The Death Of An Addict

Behavioral Health Unplugged: Breaking the Stigma of Addiction

As a result of the stigma associated with addiction, many addicts and alcoholics feel discriminated against on a global scale.  

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Behavioral Health Unplugged: Breaking the Stigma of Addiction

New American Express Addiction Commercial Highlights Recovery

A groundbreaking American Express addiction commercial took the Internet by storm and presents an opportunity for the way society views addiction and recovery.

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 New American Express Addiction Commercial Highlights Recovery

The Shatterproof Challenge: Raising Awareness About Addiction

Shatterproof is raising awareness about addiction! Get involved in a challenge near you to help break the stigma.

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 The Shatterproof Challenge: Raising Awareness About Addiction

Mental Health Awareness Month: Coming Together to Reduce Stigma

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! There’s no better time to spread awareness of mental health issues and reduce the stigmas associated with them.  Suffering from a mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Coming Together to Reduce Stigma

2015 Boston Marathon: Man Runs Race 4 Times to Raise Addiction Awareness

Addicts and alcoholics are people too! David Clark’s efforts at the 2015 Boston Marathon is a shining example of what people in recovery can do once they put down the booze and drugs and embrace life.

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 2015 Boston Marathon: Man Runs Race 4 Times to Raise Addiction Awareness

Say This, Not That: Understanding The Disease Of Addiction

Sometimes, the hardest step in recovery is the very first one.

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 Say This, Not That: Understanding The Disease Of Addiction

Browns Quarterback Johnny Manziel Enters Rehab

Cleveland Browns quarterback and former college football folk hero Johnny Manziel has made a name for himself on and off the football field.

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 Browns Quarterback Johnny Manziel Enters Rehab

Browns Quarterback Johnny Manziel Enters Rehab

Although the exact reason for Manziel’s admission to rehab remains unknown, it is widely speculated that it is in connection to the numerous off-the-field incidents that have become a theme of the “Johnny Football” story over the past couple years.

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 Browns Quarterback Johnny Manziel Enters Rehab

NOPE Candle Light Vigil Raises Awareness of Drug Overdose Deaths

With overdoses claiming the lives of 33,000 Americans annually, drug overdose deaths are more common than deaths associated with driving collisions.

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NOPE Candle Light Vigil Raises Awareness of Drug Overdose Deaths

May Is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s important to treat the health of your mind as you would your body.

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month